Disaster Nursing: A Handbook for Practice
by Adelman, Deborah S; Legg, Timothy JEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2008-11-06
Publisher(s): Jones & Bartlett Learning
Other versions by this Author
-
This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*
*Excludes marketplace orders.
List Price: $173.74
Buy New
Arriving Soon. Will ship when available.
$165.47
Rent Textbook
Select for Price
Rent Digital
$74.56
Used Textbook
We're Sorry
Sold Out
How Marketplace Works:
- This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
- Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
- Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
- Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
- Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.
Summary
Disaster Nursing: A Handbook for Practice covers all aspects of disaster nursing ncluding being a first responder, disaster volunteering, disaster management on site and in a hospital, disaster preparedness, and hospital and community nursing response in a disaster. The only text of its kind, this Handbook covers all topics pertinent to disaster nursing from a leadership standpoint.
Author Biography
Deborah S. Adelman, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNS Associate Professor SUNY Delhi Delhi, New York Timothy J. Legg, PhD, RN-BC, GNP-BC, CHES Assistant Professor of Health Sciences TUI University Cypress, California
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Acknowledgments | p. xvii |
| Contributors | p. xix |
| The Nature of Disasters | p. 1 |
| Introduction | p. 1 |
| Types of Disasters | p. 3 |
| Levels of Disaster Response | p. 5 |
| Conclusion | p. 8 |
| Reference | p. 8 |
| Volunteerism | p. 9 |
| Introduction | p. 9 |
| Competencies and Volunteering in a Disaster | p. 10 |
| Types of Response: Who Might Respond | p. 11 |
| Preparing to Respond | p. 14 |
| During the Response | p. 15 |
| After the Response: The Recovery Phase | p. 18 |
| Go Forth and Volunteer | p. 18 |
| References | p. 19 |
| The Varying Faces of Disaster | p. 21 |
| Organizational Response to Disasters | p. 21 |
| Assessment of Vulnerability and Mitigation | p. 22 |
| Emergency Preparation Standards for Healthcare Organizations | p. 24 |
| Joint Commission Standards for Healthcare Organization Disaster Planning | p. 29 |
| Key Concepts in Emergency Response Planning | p. 34 |
| Practicing and Evaluating Disaster Drills | p. 34 |
| Conclusion | p. 35 |
| References | p. 36 |
| Leadership and Management in a Disaster | p. 37 |
| Leadership or Management? | p. 38 |
| Leadership Skills During a Disaster | p. 41 |
| Leadership Lessons Learned During Disaster | p. 44 |
| Conclusion | p. 48 |
| References | p. 49 |
| Special Populations in Disasters: The Child and Pregnant Woman | p. 51 |
| Introduction | p. 52 |
| Pregnant Women's Disaster Needs | p. 52 |
| Children and Disasters | p. 57 |
| Conclusion | p. 80 |
| References | p. 80 |
| Special Populations in Disasters: The Elderly and Disabled | p. 83 |
| The Elderly in a Disaster | p. 84 |
| Caring for People with Disabilities in a Disaster | p. 90 |
| Conclusion | p. 96 |
| References | p. 96 |
| Culture and Disasters | p. 99 |
| Introduction | p. 100 |
| Culture Defined | p. 101 |
| Culture and Disasters | p. 107 |
| Conclusion | p. 111 |
| References | p. 112 |
| The Psychology of Disasters | p. 115 |
| Introduction | p. 116 |
| Phases of the Disaster | p. 116 |
| Victim Levels | p. 116 |
| The Second Disaster | p. 117 |
| Psychological Responses to Trauma | p. 117 |
| Nursing Assessment and Intervention | p. 121 |
| The Disaster Nurse | p. 126 |
| Conclusion | p. 129 |
| References | p. 129 |
| Communicating in a Disaster | p. 133 |
| Introduction | p. 133 |
| Communication Challenges in Disasters | p. 134 |
| Fostering and Facilitating Communications in a Disaster | p. 135 |
| Common Terminology and Language in a Disaster | p. 136 |
| Nursing and Communication in a Disaster | p. 138 |
| Conclusion | p. 141 |
| References | p. 142 |
| Legal and Ethical Considerations in a Disaster | p. 145 |
| Introduction | p. 146 |
| Legal Issues | p. 146 |
| Ethical Considerations in Disaster Response | p. 167 |
| Conclusion | p. 182 |
| References | p. 183 |
| Hazmat | p. 187 |
| Everything Was Fine, But Then | p. 187 |
| Types of HAZMAT Disasters | p. 189 |
| What is "HAZMAT"? | p. 189 |
| Types of Professional Responders | p. 190 |
| Handling a HAZMAT Disaster | p. 191 |
| Being Ready | p. 196 |
| Conclusion | p. 197 |
| References | p. 198 |
| Burns: Overview of Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Determining When Referral Is Needed | p. 199 |
| Overview of Burn Chapters | p. 200 |
| The Mass Burn Casualty Disaster | p. 200 |
| Burn Epidemiology | p. 201 |
| Physiologic Considerations of the Burn Wound | p. 203 |
| Understanding Skin and the Multifactorial Localized Response to Burns | p. 204 |
| Assessment and Resuscitation Levels | p. 206 |
| Conclusion | p. 216 |
| References | p. 216 |
| Management of the Burned Trauma Patient: From Initial Assessment to Ultimate Outcome | p. 219 |
| Introduction | p. 220 |
| Initial Evaluation of Burns: Stage 1: The Prehospital On-Site Assessment | p. 220 |
| Emergent Phase, Immediate Resuscitation | p. 231 |
| Acute Phase, Secondary Resuscitation | p. 236 |
| Final Rehabilitative Phase: Outpatient Maintenance and Support | p. 242 |
| Conclusion | p. 242 |
| References | p. 243 |
| Burns in the Mass Casualty Disaster Environment | p. 245 |
| Introduction | p. 246 |
| Mass Casualty Incidents and Burn Disasters | p. 246 |
| The Uniqueness of Mass Burn Casualty Management | p. 248 |
| A Comment on U.S. National Response Plan | p. 255 |
| Practical Examples of Coordinated Burn Disaster or Mass Casualty Burn Events | p. 258 |
| Conclusion | p. 261 |
| References | p. 262 |
| Upscaling Burn Management: The Mass Burn Casualty Incident Application: CBRN | p. 265 |
| Introduction | p. 266 |
| Understanding Blast Burn Mass Casualty Incidents | p. 266 |
| Overview of Explosions and Mass Casualties | p. 267 |
| Pathophysiology of Blast Burn Injuries | p. 271 |
| Medical Management of Mass Casualty Burn Incidents | p. 274 |
| Radiation Exposure and Burns in the Mass Casualty Event | p. 284 |
| Conclusion | p. 292 |
| References | p. 293 |
| Bioterrorism: The Use of Biological Agents | p. 295 |
| Introduction | p. 296 |
| Understanding Biological Agents | p. 296 |
| Brief History of Biological Agents | p. 297 |
| Categories of Biological Agents | p. 297 |
| Conclusion | p. 302 |
| References | p. 319 |
| Issues That Arise in a Disaster | p. 321 |
| Introduction | p. 322 |
| National and International Disaster Nursing | p. 322 |
| Disaster Nursing Education | p. 324 |
| Disaster Nursing Research | p. 332 |
| The Future of Disaster Nursing | p. 333 |
| Conclusion | p. 333 |
| References | p. 333 |
| Disaster Terminology Internet Resources | p. 335 |
| Measures for Dealing with Hazardous Materials | p. 337 |
| Index | p. 341 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.
This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.
By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.
Digital License
You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.
More details can be found here.
A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.
Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.
Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.